🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Old Trafford
5 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 04:55, last bus 20:47 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 150 | 04:55 | 20:47 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop K) |
| 263 | Bee Network | ~18 min | 73 | 05:45 | 00:11 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop K) |
| 30 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 69 | 04:50 | 00:15 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop K) |
| 255 | Bee Network | ~13 min | 55 | 04:55 | 22:55 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop L) |
| 256 | Bee Network | ~16 min | 51 | 05:12 | 00:30 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop L) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Old Trafford?
5 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Old Trafford: the 250 (Bee Network), the 263 (Bee Network), the 30 (Bee Network), the 255 (Bee Network), the 256 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Old Trafford?
Around 20 minutes on the 250, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Old Trafford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 250) leaves around 04:55 and the last around 20:47. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Old Trafford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.